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October 18, 2012

Vintage Wallpaper Covered Book Boxes

I pick up old book boxes anytime I can, then save them up for a vintage wallpaper covering marathon

I'm sure you've seen these at thrift stores and estate sales

They are storage boxes, I wonder how many thieves they've fooled?

Now, if you are lucky enough to have vintage wallpaper you could certainly use it, if not, you can do like I did and print vintage wallpaper from Graphics Fairy...

....Onto plain copy paper, then let it dry well...

....I used a craft sponge and applied a THIN coat of Mod Podge before putting the "Wallpaper" on the book. Now, I say "THIN coat" because if you apply a thick coat, the ink on the paper will run.

The pictures were also from Graphics Fairy. There is two ways you can do this, one is to just print off the pictures, cut them out, and glue them on the "Book". I have a Mac which has a great photo program so, I was able to merge the pictures onto the wallpaper and print it off as one sheet.

I used the picture on the book cover and shrunk it to use on the book binder as a label. In this previous post I made separate labels.

I finished with 2 LIGHT coats of Mod Podge

The last transformed book box I brought to my booth sold as soon as I sat it down

On the inside I glued the picture from the front of the book

I price them between $14 and $16 dollars

I know all of you creative people, will think of tons of fabulous ways to transform these old book boxes......I am just the idea thrower!

Oh Carol....absolutely ADORABLE!!SO pretty too...what a super idea!If I can locate a box around here that I can do that with...and where oh where is my modpodge?? I can't wait...Super gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with us! You have some of the best!Doni

Oh, what an ingenious idea! Your "books" and boxes are gorgeous! The best part is that they could actually be used for storage, especially if the insides were lined, too.; )

Thank you, Carol, for sharing your assembly tips... now if only I could get my husband or son to take the time to figure out why the computer doesn't "recognize" the color printer (or vice versa)... UGH!!!

These are beautiful, Carol! I thought you used real vintage wallpaper! : ) Love how you merged the picture with the wallpaper graphic to get one sheet. These are really just so lovely. Let us know how they sell.

Hi Carol, you are always filled with wonderful ideas. This one is absolutely lovely. I'm going to start watching out for these boxes now. You did (as always) a beautiful job . . . you're so creative!Thanks so much for letting your light shine and sharing your marvelous talents. Your blogging sister, Connie :)

You never cease to amaze me with your creativity! Everything you do is just BEAUTIFUL! What an eye candy it is to open up your posts every time! :)Quick question, what MAC program do you use to merge your photos? I have a MAC too, but I'm really bad when it comes to programs. I'd like to be able to use something that's easy to work with.Thank you so much for all your inspiration!!!! :)

Carol I love your book boxes with the vintage wallpaper and graphics. Such a talent you are always thinking outside the box. LOL~~I too love to create with these little treasures and have painted many over the years. You sure found an awesome set to add your incredible magic. Happy Creating!!!CM

Your thrift stores certainly must be better than any we have here...I never see these book boxes and certainly wouldn't get them affordably. Yours are beautiful and I can see how and why they sell so well. Blissful Creating...

Hello, "Idea Thrower!"You do come up with great ideas! I always appreciate you sharing them with us! Getting EXCITED??!! about the wedding! "DAH" LOL!!!It's great to meet bloggers! I'm very happy to have met you!!!Warmly,deb

Hello dear friend. In regard to the sweet comment you left about my gourd art: Thank you so much . . . but Carol, you forget I've seen the things that you do and I believe you can do anything and do it very well. You are a creative genius. Have a beautiful autumn weekend, Connie :)

I love these, Carol. I haven't seen many of these around, but it's on my list now. The wedding is coming up quickly. I bet you're all organized and ready to go. That wedding is going to be wonderful. Lucky dil to have such a creative mil!!!

Oh My, these are SOOO charming. I think this cover idea would look amazing for old books turned scrap book/smash book!! They would be sweet together on a shelf. Thanks for sharing, you are soooo talented, always love your goodies!

Another incredible creation, Carol...You are amazing! I need to stop by Graphics Fairy more often. My printer is on the fritz and I hate using the one at my hubs office too often. the wallpaper colors reminds me of the ballerina wallpaper I had in my room as a girl. How I wish I had that paper today.Dearest Carol...I am NEVER disappointed when I visit your lovely blog!have a great day, my friend,Blessings,Carolynn xo